When can I rivet my FF recess

[shiney]

I think I'm ready to rivet the FF recess but I wanted to check with builders first before wishing I hadn't done it. I have drilled all FF holes, positioned the airflow fuel pump and drilled the platenuts for the housings. The rudder pedals and brake lines are all finished waiting fixing etc. I keep looking at the recess panel and thinking it looks ready to rivet but I'm not sure if there is anything I should do before it gets hammered home!

Shiney

 

[lostpilot28]

Mine looked ready to rivet the day I got my QB fuselage! That recess panel sat on my workbench for 9 months before I did it. I can't remember exactly when I did it, but it was just before hanging the engine mount to the firewall. Sounds like you're about at that stage.

 

[Rick_A]

Don't do it until you absolutely have to.

 

[AMURRAY]

rudder pedal center bracket

The recess will get in the way of riveting the rudder pedal center bracket. I waited until the bracket was installed.
Aaron

 

[vlittle]

The recess will get in the way of riveting the rudder pedal center bracket. I waited until the bracket was installed.
Aaron

I waited until the entire FWF was complete then used s/s pop rivets to attach. Coated rivet heads and seams in high-temp silicone.

A bit of a pain to do, but can be achieved.